Originally posted by Glinnti Glasa:
Seán Óg imithe

Originally posted by jimmymahon:
Bhí sé san Examiner inniú agus tá an ráfla luaite ar RTE.ie anois chomh maith.

Originally posted by juniorb:


bhí mé ag ceapadh go n imeoidh sé tar eis an bhlian seo, beidh sé suimiúl an mbeidh mórán eile ón foireann sin ag imeacht   (Donal óg, Ben + Jerry, Tom Kenny? srl  )  

Originally posted by peterkay:
Statement issued on behalf of Seán Óg Ó hAilpín

Monday October 18

"I met with the Cork hurling manager, Denis Walsh, on Saturday last   (16th September  )   where he informed me that I was not in his plans for the Cork Hurling Panel. I would love to continue to play for Cork, but I must respect the manager’s decision in this regard.

"I will however keep playing with my club Na Piarsaigh.

"I would like to thank all the players who I played with over my fourteen year career. I have always taken immense pride in wearing the Cork jersey and representing the county I love. I wish the Cork team the best of luck in their future endeavours.

"I would like to thank all of the Cork supporters and GAA supporters around the country for their phenomenal support throughout my career.

"I do not wish to make any further comment on this matter.

"Corcaigh abú."

Originally posted by carryharry:


Sad news indeed from the point of view that i`d rather have seen Sean Og retire himself than be told by Denis Walsh that he was not in his plans for the year ahead.
A great servant to Cork Gaa and the Gaa in general, a gentleman on the field and a great ambassador off it.
I wish him all the best for the future and a happy if not self imposed retirement.

Sean Og abu!

Originally posted by Glinnti Glasa:
Seán Óg imithe

Originally posted by hurling fan:
Typical Sean Og of late - he couldn`t just retire. Why does he have to make reference to Denis Walsh not wanting him? In fact Walsh is doing him a favour by getting rid of him before he`s destroyed. Furthermore it can only be good for Cork hurling, they need to move on.

Originally posted by hurling fan:
Typical Sean Og of late - he couldn`t just retire. Why does he have to make reference to Denis Walsh not wanting him? In fact Walsh is doing him a favour by getting rid of him before he`s destroyed. Furthermore it can only be good for Cork hurling, they need to move on.

Originally posted by redlead:


I know Sean Og has been a bit annoying over the last few seasons but there does seem to be an obsession in GAA that a player is expected to retire as soon as they hit 30. There is almost pressure put on them every year to retire and it`s ridiculous. Sure look at Tony Browne picking up player of the month awards at 37 and he would still probably get on any team bar KK.

The question is do Cork have anyone currently better than Sean Og, even if he isn`t the player he once was? Probably not is the answer ...

Originally posted by Collig:
Best of luck to him in retirement.

Originally posted by redlead:


I know Sean Og has been a bit annoying over the last few seasons but there does seem to be an obsession in GAA that a player is expected to retire as soon as they hit 30. There is almost pressure put on them every year to retire and it`s ridiculous. Sure look at Tony Browne picking up player of the month awards at 37 and he would still probably get on any team bar KK.

Originally posted by rorschach resurrected:
Steeeeee-riiike!!!

Originally posted by redlead:
His legs seem to have gone

Originally posted by hurling fan:
Oh NO!!!
Sean Og officially announced his retirement through the GPA, he was pushed by Denis Walsh and says he would still like to play for Cork!!!
What does this smell of?????